Policy Statement 10: Expenditures/General

An honorarium payment is characterized by the primary intent to confer distinction upon an individual. Payments of this nature are generally not allowable. The term honoraria should not be used in reference to payment for services of consultants or speakers.

Such charges will be permitted only in exceptional cases and must be approved by the sponsoring agency. Pre-award cost provisions are not intended to permit transfer of cost overruns to a continuation award.

Generally stipends for fellows and trainees are permissible only on training or fellowship grants. Individuals working on federal research projects are considered employees and their effort is reflected on the time and effort certification report.